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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,519.60, 1,205,029.80 and 488,425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,519.60, 1,205,029.80 and 488,425.20 is: 731,575.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,519.60 : 1,205,029.80 = 488,425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,519.60/1,205,029.80 = 488,425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,519.60x = 1,205,029.80 × 488,425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,519.60x = 588,566,921,070.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,566,921,070.96/804,519.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,575.61

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